In response to ongoing attacks from the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, the United States and coalition forces have conducted a series of strikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas. According to the Department of Defense, over two dozen strikes were launched with the aim of disrupting and degrading the capabilities of the Houthi militia to carry out further reckless attacks.

Defense Secretary Austin stated that these strikes are intended to send a clear message to the Houthis that there will be consequences if they continue their illegal attacks on international shipping and naval vessels. The Houthi militia has been accused of carrying out frequent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea as a retaliation for Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

On Thursday, the U.S. carried out a self-defense strike against multiple projectiles that Houthi militants were preparing to launch. This recent round of strikes follows a previous one on January 11, where the U.S. conducted more than 12 strikes against the Houthis. However, previous strikes have not deterred the attacks against U.S. forces.

In a separate incident, the Biden administration ordered self-defense strikes on Saturday evening against six Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles that posed an imminent threat to U.S. Naval vessels and merchant ships in the Red Sea. These cruise missiles were identified in parts of Yemen.

Furthermore, U.S. forces launched strikes against Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles on Friday. These repeated strikes demonstrate a strong response from the U.S. in protecting its interests and ensuring the safety of its forces and international shipping in the region.

The situation has sparked concern globally, as tensions rise in the region due to ongoing conflicts. Just days ago, three U.S. Army soldiers were killed in Jordan, which the Biden administration attributed to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias. Additionally, two U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing during a mission in the Red Sea have been declared dead earlier this month.

The U.S. and its allies remain committed to defending their forces and interests in the region. While these recent strikes may serve as a strong message to the Houthis, the situation is fluid, and further developments are expected as tensions continue to escalate.